Family Diversity

Question 1

Social class diversity

Answer 1

Crompton (2005) the family still plays a part in ensuring the process of what Marxists refer to as class reproduction. This is the idea that most children will follow their parents in similar class position in society

Question 2

Ethnic diversity

Answer 2

People’s family life is not determined by their ethnicity and there is significant diversity within ethnic groups.

south asian family traditions:
preference for large multi-generational households
traditional gender roles
a strong sense of obligation towards other family members which should override the personal needs of individuals
a sense of family honour
a preference for marriages to be arranged or at least approved by parents

Question 3

Sexual diversity

Answer 3

Greater acceptance of same sex relationships has led to the emergence of new types of families and intimate relationships

Calhourn- Gay men and lesbians have traditionally been treated as family outlaws who threaten family life. modern life= greater acceptance of gay and lesbians. in developing new forms of chosen and egalitarian domestic relationship, lesbian families may be pointing the way for other types of families in the future